He comically asserted that he has stepped down for Atiku, as he is his candidate and will benefit from his governance.

He also added that he will consider going for the senate, since he has stepped down for Atiku.

He wrote: ''Am not contesting oo cos i ve stepped down for Atiku he is my candidate cos i know he will do well let me try senate i dont know why people printed my poster when i didnt tell anybody am contesting''